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6 Questions To Ask a Managed IT Provider


A managed IT provider can do a lot more than just provide IT services and support. Many providers have the capacity to serve as key strategic business partners, but unless you ask six key questions,...

Charles Brandt

Charles Brandt

Charles Brandt is a Twin Cities based Information Security Consultant at Marco Technologies. Before joining the company, he served as an IT director, IT project manager, and business owner. Charles has extensive experience in risk analysis, incident response planning, and cybersecurity program evaluation and roadmap development across multiple industries.
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